Practical Information - Madagascar - page 189

INTERNET Cybercafés or internet offices are established in all major towns and
tourist centres, with broadband increasingly available. The prices vary a lot, depending
on the competition. Be warned that the keyboards are usually French, not English-qwerty,
which is intensely frustrating if you are normally a fast typist. Also the offices in coastal
towns are often stiflingly hot; I drip steadily over the keyboard while searching for the elu-
sive y that forms part of my name.
BUSINESS HOURS
Most businesses open 08.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00. Banks are normally open
08.00-16.00andclosedatweekends,thoughthelargesttownsgenerallyhaveonebankthat
opens Saturday morning.
Madagascar Green Tours
Local tour company based in Antsirabe - English and French speaking drivers Private
tours - Tailor made tours - Car rental - Birding - River trips www.madagascar-green-
tours.com - [e-mail] tel. [phone]